Transport Manager

Flodam Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable transportation company is looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join their busy facility in Bristol. The role involves managing drivers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating successful driver recruitment. Candidates should possess strong supervisory experience and be capable of handling responsibilities under pressure. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working hours and on-site facilities.

Benefits

Canteen

Company events

Company pension

Flexitime

Free parking

On-site parking

Transport links

Qualifications

• Strong experience within a Transport Supervisory or Managerial role is required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure is essential.
• Proficiency in IT applications is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources effectively to meet service delivery expectations.
• Oversee driver management and schedule maintenance.
• Organise driver recruitment when needed.
• Ensure accurate management of reports and compliance with safety policies.
• Maintain compliance with drivers' hours and regulations throughout the year.

Skills

Transport Supervisory experience

Ability to work under pressure

High level of IT literacy

Job description

Hunter James Recruitment are assisting our client - a well-established National organisation with their search for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join their busy facility in Bristol.

Responsibilities

• To be self‑motivated, plan and exceed service delivery expectations and manage the resources required for the department
• Management of drivers, maintaining their schedule and recording their profiles in conjunction with the supervisors and managers.
• Organise and carry out successful driver recruitment throughout the year
• Ensure all accident and damage reports are investigated and costs attributed correctly in conjunction with accounts invoicing.
• Ensure that all necessary reports, documents, schedules and diaries are maintained
• Plan and action all movements in conjunction with Operations Distribution office Team
• Work closely with the team ensure all site health & safety procedures are adhered to.
• Uphold and enforce the drivers compliance policy.
• Ensure drivers hours are maximised but not exceeded, including accurate timesheet management.
• Ensure continuous legal management of drivers hours & WTD regulations are being managed throughout the year

THE CANDIDATE

• Ideally the candidate will have strong experience within a Transport Supervisory / Managerial role
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• A high level of IT literacy

In Return we are offer a Competitive Salary plus great company benefits.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On‑site parking
• Transport links

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person